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Tierney Sadler - Guest blogger
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Tierney Sadler

Tierney Sadler is an author, copywriter and long-time Fairfax County resident and enthusiast. She lives in Alexandria with her two dogs, Mystic and Bodhi.

What to See & Do at George Mason's Gunston Hall

If you live in the greater Washington, DC area, you may be familiar with founding father, George Mason. In Fairfax, there is a university named after him. He has a memorial in DC. And a bridge. He even had his own stamp. But during life, and now in history, he has sometimes been eclipsed by the…

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Pet-Friendly Travel Ideas in Fairfax County

My little girl is 12 years old now. Like her mother, she is curious, loves the outdoors and likes to watch people. Unlike most tweens, however, my mere existence doesn’t mortify her. Instead, she loves being seen with me, is very polite to strangers and will even do public displays of affection. My…

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Food & Fun in Centreville, VA: A Guide on What to Do

Sometimes, on my way to Bull Run Regional Park, Skyline Drive, or other points south and west, I frequently drive through Centreville on Rt. 29. It may not always be the fastest route, but it DOES achieve two things for me. One, it leads me past The Winery at Bull Run and through Manassas National…

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How to Get On the Water in Fairfax County

It would be nearly impossible to visit Fairfax County without noticing it. We are practically encircled by it. And, within that circle, there’s even more, bearing names like Accotink, Anne and Audubon. We celebrate driving alongside it. We recommend eating besides it. And we definitely think you…

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Find the Best Sunsets in Fairfax County

Sunsets are kind of my thing. I go out for sunset nearly every night at my home. I can see west from an elevated spot on my front stoop. But I can also go in the backyard and watch the colors the sunset brings to the eastern and southern skies. Either way, sundown never disappoints. I’ve come up…

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8 Things to Love About Chantilly, Virginia

Ever want to make your own chocolates? Tour an Underground Railroad site? Or battle the Red Baron in an aerial dogfight? These are just a few of the adventures you can have in Chantilly, VA. Located just east of Dulles International Airport, Chantilly is easy to reach whether you’re driving on Route…

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Take a Multigenerational Getaway to Fairfax County

A lot of attractions will claim to be “fun for the whole family.” But are they really? Is it something the littles won’t roll their eyes at? Something you will enjoy doing with both your kids and parents? And something fairly accessible and not too physically challenging for the grands? In a world…

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Tap Into the Teen Scene in Fairfax County

So you’ve brought your teen to Northern Virginia. Now what? The good news is there are a plethora of things to do that BOTH you and your teen will enjoy (though maybe for different reasons.) Better yet, most of them have interactive or educational aspects that will make you feel like a very…

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